ASL Fingerspelling & Numbers Twist | Sign Language For Beginners

This video tutorial from the 201 course on Accelerated covers the use of twists in American Sign Language (ASL), focusing on the 'S' twist for finger spelling and the dollar twist for money signs. It explains how to sign popular restaurant names using finger spelling and twists, and provides rules for signing dollar and cent amounts, including the rule of nine. The tutorial also covers how to combine dollar and cent amounts in ASL.

What is the correct way to sign the 's twist' in ASL for a word like 'Cane's'?

• Finger spell 'Cane' and then twist an S handshape

• Use a C handshape and twist

• Use a K handshape and twist

• Finger spell 'Cane' and then twist a C handshape

How do you sign a dollar amount like $3 in ASL?

• Sign the number 3 and then the word 'dollar'

• Use a three-finger handshape and twist

• Perform a twist with a 3 handshape

• Sign the number 3 and then the dollar sign

What is the rule for signing dollar amounts above $9 in ASL?

• Use a special handshape for each amount

• Combine the number with a twist

• Use the dollar twist for all numbers

• Sign the number and then the dollar sign

How do you sign 25 cents in ASL?

• Use a 2 handshape and twist

• Use a 5 handshape and twist

• Index to 25

• Sign the number 25 and then the cent sign

When combining dollar and cent amounts, where does the cent amount come from?

• From the thumb

• From the cent spot

• From the index finger

• From the dollar twist